Antioxidant Juice Buzz

If you believe the testimonials about MonaVie—a blend of 19 fruits including açaí—it's a miracle health elixir that can also improve energy, memory, and mood. But the claims have little scientific basis; for health, you might be better off eating a variety of fresh produce, says Joshua Bomser, associate professor
of molecular nutrition and functional foods at the Ohio State University. A 2008 study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry showed that MonaVie has an antioxidant potency similar to that of plain açaí juice, cranberry juice, and black cherry juice, and less than that of red wine or pomegranate juice.